New York State Urban Forestry Council

Blog

June TAKING ROOT News is Here!

In this issue of TAKING ROOT, Register Now for the 2023 NY ReLeaf Conference; Meet Fiona Watt, New Director of NYSDEC Division of Lands and Forests and New York State Forester; DEC Urban and Community Forestry Grants - Round 16 is Open; A New Direction for Michael Warren Thomas; World [...]

By Jean|June 1st, 2023|Categories: City Trees Magazine, Grants, Innovative Projects and Programs, NY ReLeaf, NYSDEC, ReLeaf Conference, TAKING ROOT News|Tags: 2023 NY ReLeaf Conference, Fiona Watt, June 2023 TAKING ROOT, Michael Warren Thomas, New York State Urban Forestry Council, Newsletter, NYSUFC, Round 16 Urban and Community Forestry Grants, World Forum on Urban Forests|Comments Off

Long Island Arboricultural Association Service Event at Bayard Cutting Arboretum

Council Board Member Vinnie Drzewucki also serves on the board of the Long Island Arboricultural Association (LIAA). He writes: "Every year the Long Island Arboricultural Association (LIAA) does a tree service event for Arbor Day for a not-for-profit organization, where our members, staff volunteers, and family members bring their equipment and donate [...]

By Jean|May 23rd, 2023|Categories: Arbor Day, Arboriculture, Innovative Projects and Programs, Volunteers|Tags: Bayard Cutting Arboretum, LIAA, Long Island Arboricultural Association|Comments Off

Program highlights & Registration for 2023 NY ReLeaf Conference July 20-22 on Long Island

NY ReLeaf 2014 participants marvel over the monkey puzzle tree (Araucaria araucana) in Hofstra's campus pinetum. This year’s NY ReLeaf conference is July 20-22 at Hofstra University on Long Island. The theme is “Keeping trees in mind – Planning for a better tomorrow” so please join us to [...]

By Jean|May 22nd, 2023|Categories: NYSDEC, Organizational News, ReLeaf Conference|Comments Off

Meet Fiona Watt, NYSDEC Lands & Forests New Director and New York State Forester

Fiona Watt joined DEC on February 21, 2023, after more than 25 years at NYC Department of Parks & Recreation. Photo Courtesy NYSDEC We at the NYSUFC are pleased to reprint this piece, with permission, from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Lands and Forests Director [...]

By Jean|May 17th, 2023|Categories: Essays and Reflections, Forest Restoration, Innovative Projects and Programs, Natural Areas in the Urban Forest, NY ReLeaf, NYSDEC, Organizational News, Urban Forest Ecology|Tags: DEC, Director of Lands and Forests, Fiona Watt, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, NYS State Forester, NYSDEC|Comments Off

NY ReLeaf 2023 Registration Now Open!

The 2023 New York ReLeaf Conference will be held July 20-22 in Hofstra University, Hempstead NY We are excited to announce that registration for this year’s ReLeaf Conference is now open! Join us July 20–22 at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY. This year’s theme is, “Keeping trees in mind: planning [...]

By Jean|May 12th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|Comments Off

Recommended Reading: A New Direction for Michael Warren Thomas

Michael Warren Thomas visiting the 2023 Dutch Connection at the Eastman Museum in Rochester. Horticulturist Michael Warren Thomas is beloved in the Finger Lakes of New York and beyond for his award-winning, long-running radio shows and podcasts about this glorious region, its gardens and agriculture, winemakers, and its [...]

By Jean|May 12th, 2023|Categories: Innovative Projects and Programs, Urban Forest Ecology|Tags: Michael Warren Thomas, Naturally Green|Comments Off

Donate

Subscribe to TAKING ROOT, the monthly e-news of the NYSUFC

Our Mission

New York State’s Urban Forestry program is a partnership of public, private, and volunteer organizations and individuals that fosters comprehensive planning, management, and education throughout New York to create a healthy urban and community forest and enhance quality of life.

Image at the top of this page:
Central Park, NYC by Carlos Alcazar